Obituaries
And tributes
Reynaldo Ruiz Braga
Apr. 25, 1943 - Mar. 02, 2026
Reynaldo “Rene” Ruiz Braga was born on Easter Sunday, April 25, 1943, in Burgos, Pangasinan, Philippines, to Mario Braga Sr. and Rufina Ruiz Braga. He was the eldest of four siblings: Edna, Agnes, and Mario Jr. Rene moved to Manila as a young boy, where he attended Dr. A. Albert Elementary School...
John Teruo Hoshibata
Oct. 16, 1949 - Feb. 13, 2026
John Teruo Hoshibata, 76, of Mililani, died February 13, 2026. He was born and raised in Wahiawa. John was a retired attorney and police officer. He is survived by his daughter, Erin; his son, Jason; his brother, Robert; and his grandson, Connor. Service will be on Monday, April 6 at 5:00 pm at...
Valerie "Val" Elizabeth Tacub Bactad
Sep. 26, 1941 - Jan. 26, 2026
Valerie “Val” Elizabeth Tacub Bactad, born on September 26, 1941, transcended on January 26, 2026. She was a loving wife to Herbert Bactad, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, and a devoted mother to her four children: Duke Bactad, Toni Bactad, Herb Bactad, and Rina (Jimmy) Mariano. A...
Milton Basilio Arellano
Oct. 27, 1949 - Jan. 17, 2026
Milton Basilio Arellano, 76, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on January 17, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1949 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his brother, Ignacio Arellano, Jr. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Visitation begins...
Hilda Tresa Wyman
Oct. 09, 1930 - Jan. 17, 2026
Hilda Tresa (Bianchi) Wyman was born on October 9, 1930, in Holtville, California. Her parents were Annibali Bianchi and Angelena (Croce) Bianchi who immigrated from Italy. Her husband was Jerome John Wyman, they were married on July 22, 1951, and were married for 36 years before he went to be...
Jumer Caindec Dagdagan
Aug. 29, 1943 - Mar. 23, 2026
Jumer Caindec Dagdagan, 82 of Ewa Beach, Hawaii passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1943 in Santa Cruz, Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Marilyn Dagdagan; children, Sabilina Dulay, Jucarlo "JC" Dagdagan, Jacinte Dagdagan; brother, Florendo Dagdagan;...
Alejo T. Agni, Sr.
Nov. 27, 1924 - Mar. 23, 2026
Alejo T. Agni, Sr., 101 of Wahiawa, Hawaii passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1924 in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by sons, Brian Agni, Nelson Agni, Clayton Agni, Galen Agni; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Wake service will be held on...
Zenaida de Leon Lactaoen
Jun. 05, 1936 - Mar. 21, 2026
Zenaida de Leon Lactaoen, 89 of Waianae, Hawaii passed away on March 22, 2026. She was born on June 05, 1936 in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She is survived by husband, Monico Ramales Lactaoen; sons, Jaime Lactaoen (Jill), Jose Lactaoen (Josephine), Joven Lactaoen (Aileen); daughter, Josefina...
Emerson Anthony Souza Sr.
Nov. 19, 1945 - Mar. 21, 2026
Emerson Anthony Souza, Sr., 80, of Waianae, Hawaii passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on November 19, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Paula Souza; siblings, Douglas Souza, Sam Souza, Wyatt Souza, and Sean Souza; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. A Celebration...
Raul Angeles Flauta
Nov. 04, 1953 - Mar. 18, 2026
Raul Angeles Flauta was born on November 4th, 1953 in Iba, Zambales, PI, and from the start he moved through life with compassion and determination. These two qualities shaped his every step and marked each season of his journey. Family meant everything to Raul. He shared his days with his wife...
Ernesto Banayos Bachiller Sr.
Apr. 09, 1942 - Mar. 18, 2026
Ernesto Banayos Bachiller Sr., 83, of Waipahu, Hawaii passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Corazon Bachiller; daughter, Lily Bachiller; sons, Ernesto Bachiller, Glenn Bachiller (deceased), and Rudy Bachiller; 7...
Javier Dansalan
Jun. 23, 1959 - Mar. 17, 2026
Javier Dansalan was born on July 23, 1959, to the union of Pedro Domion Dansalan and Praxedes Fiesta Damo in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He later moved to Hawaii for a brighter future in 1994 along with his father and siblings. He was able to give his own family the opportunity to...